Labour Law Equal Pay For Equal Work In North Carolina
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This applies to those earning at least $844 weekly ($43,888 annually) in specific roles like executive, administrative, professional, computer-related, or outside sales positions, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt employees do not receive overtime, even if they work beyond 40 hours.
An aggrieved individual may contact the Civil Rights Center (CRC) at: Phone: (202) 693-6500 (voice); 7-1-1 (relay) Email: Video Relay (877) 708-5797;
Local building, health, fire and safety inspectors can take action to ensure compliance with the codes. If you and your landlord aren't able to settle your disputes, you may want to call the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
Penalty for Violation Suppose an employer violates the minimum wage, overtime, or wage payment provisions set by North Carolina. In that case, they are responsible for paying the affected employee or employees the unpaid wages, overtime, along with interest as determined by the court.
The N.C. Department of Labor's mission is to foster a safe, healthy, fair and productive North Carolina by: Providing responsive, effective and efficient services. Providing and encouraging quality education and training. Administering consistently and fairly our regulatory mandates.
Salaried employees in North Carolina can work up to 40 hours in one standard workweek. Any hours worked beyond 40 is compensated at 1.5 times. Employers who disregard overtime compensation may face penalties for violations.
